Hong Kong Old and New

HKMonkey · 13th of January 2005 (Thu)

It's not the best photo, but I thought it did a good job of capturing the feeling of old Hong Kong with the traditional Junk boat and the new Hong Kong with the International Finance Centre tower. I wish I could have had a sunnier and clearer day, but the ever-present haze rarely gives you that option. I hope you like it anyway!

stoneylonesome · 13th of January 2005 (Thu)

Nice shot, I've got the same problem where I am, seems like the sun never wants to shine.

Candid Bandit · 13th of January 2005 (Thu)

I was born in HK but all I can remember are the junk boats. I don't think I've seen that building before. Nice capture. A not so sunny day gives your picture a more realistic feel. I mean I've seen so many sunny pics of HK its actually getting boring. This one is nice!

Giant · 13th of January 2005 (Thu)

When I was in HK about 6 months ago, I did not see one junk. I was hoping to see some.

Anyway, nice picture.

HKMonkey · 13th of January 2005 (Thu)

Thanks for the comments, guys. Candid, I guess when you look at it that way, it is a little more interesting. Too bad I see Hong Kong everyday as being hazy, so for me a clear day would be a novelty.

Hey, Giant, too bad I didn't post this before your trip. This boat is the Duk Ling and it sails every Thursday. It's the only original junk left in operation according to the tourism bureau. They sail it four times on Thursdays and allow tourists to ride for free. They don't even let locals ride it! Make sure to look it up at www.discoverhongkong.com if you ever plan a return trip.

Giant · 13th of January 2005 (Thu)

Wow awsome!! I must say though, when I was there it was kind of hot and very sunny! maybe I was just lucky!

HKMonkey · 14th of January 2005 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by Giant

Wow awsome!! I must say though, when I was there it was kind of hot and very sunny! maybe I was just lucky!

Oh, don't get me wrong, it is often sunny here, but with the haze of pollution, it is not often very clear. It makes it hard to get decent shots of the city. But it usually clears a bit towards the evening, so I've been pretty lucky to get some decent nighttime shots.

jgbeam · 14th of January 2005 (Fri)

Nice contrast between old and new.

Jim

AirEOS · 21st of January 2005 (Fri)

That IFC is huge, also a neck-breaker when your are standing at the foot of that building.I got this shot in HKG with the famous Star Ferries, was a shame this wasnt a clearer day but thats HKG for you, and a shame it wasnt a junk.

A beautiful view from the Peak at night or day aswell.

AirEOS · 21st of January 2005 (Fri)

And a lot of tourist think the pollution is from HKG when it is from China. HKMonkey you are so very correct, it clears durimg the evening. And from TST you can get some awesome night shots. Chinese NY would be a great time for photos from there or the Peak. Summer time is probable the best time to shoot shots of HKG, well for Aviation photos it is.

Cheers AirEOS

13th of January 2005 (Thu)	#1
HKMonkey Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hong Kong, China Posts: 112	Hong Kong Old and New It's not the best photo, but I thought it did a good job of capturing the feeling of old Hong Kong with the traditional Junk boat and the new Hong Kong with the International Finance Centre tower. I wish I could have had a sunnier and clearer day, but the ever-present haze rarely gives you that option. I hope you like it anyway! __________________ Aaron Presley "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." -Philippians 4:8

13th of January 2005 (Thu)	#2
stoneylonesome Barn Stormer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 10,458	Re: Hong Kong Old and New Nice shot, I've got the same problem where I am, seems like the sun never wants to shine. __________________ the name is Winston but they call me Sandy "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." --W. C. Fields Flowing River Photos

13th of January 2005 (Thu)	#3
Candid Bandit Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Francisco Posts: 286	Re: Hong Kong Old and New I was born in HK but all I can remember are the junk boats. I don't think I've seen that building before. Nice capture. A not so sunny day gives your picture a more realistic feel. I mean I've seen so many sunny pics of HK its actually getting boring. This one is nice! __________________ Weapon of choice: 20D... Caliber: 85mm f/1.2L 135mm f/2.0L 24mm f/1.4L

13th of January 2005 (Thu)	#4
Giant Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 173 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hong Kong Old and New When I was in HK about 6 months ago, I did not see one junk. I was hoping to see some. Anyway, nice picture. __________________ Gear list : Canon Powershot A80, Nikon D70, 18-70mm Kit Lens, Sigma 170-500mm.

13th of January 2005 (Thu)	#5
HKMonkey Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hong Kong, China Posts: 112	Re: Hong Kong Old and New Thanks for the comments, guys. Candid, I guess when you look at it that way, it is a little more interesting. Too bad I see Hong Kong everyday as being hazy, so for me a clear day would be a novelty. Hey, Giant, too bad I didn't post this before your trip. This boat is the Duk Ling and it sails every Thursday. It's the only original junk left in operation according to the tourism bureau. They sail it four times on Thursdays and allow tourists to ride for free. They don't even let locals ride it! Make sure to look it up at www.discoverhongkong.com if you ever plan a return trip. __________________ Aaron Presley "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things." -Philippians 4:8

13th of January 2005 (Thu)	#6
Giant Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seoul, South Korea Posts: 173 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Hong Kong Old and New Wow awsome!! I must say though, when I was there it was kind of hot and very sunny! maybe I was just lucky! __________________ Gear list : Canon Powershot A80, Nikon D70, 18-70mm Kit Lens, Sigma 170-500mm.

14th of January 2005 (Fri)	#8
jgbeam Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 998	Re: Hong Kong Old and New Nice contrast between old and new. Jim

21st of January 2005 (Fri)	#9
AirEOS Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 36	Re: Hong Kong Old and New That IFC is huge, also a neck-breaker when your are standing at the foot of that building.I got this shot in HKG with the famous Star Ferries, was a shame this wasnt a clearer day but thats HKG for you, and a shame it wasnt a junk. A beautiful view from the Peak at night or day aswell.

21st of January 2005 (Fri)	#10
AirEOS Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 36	Re: Hong Kong Old and New And a lot of tourist think the pollution is from HKG when it is from China. HKMonkey you are so very correct, it clears durimg the evening. And from TST you can get some awesome night shots. Chinese NY would be a great time for photos from there or the Peak. Summer time is probable the best time to shoot shots of HKG, well for Aviation photos it is. Cheers AirEOS

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